I grew up in central Kentucky and now live in Lexington. I began my musical pursuits in 4th grade with the viola and cello and played in orchestra all throughout school. In high school I took up the mandolin and began training myself with the music of J.S. Bach, Paganini, Beethoven, Andres Segovia, and Francisco Tarrega. After college I joined the progressive folk band Cherish The Blue and continue to play with them by playing the mandolin and fiddle. I teach be ear, note, or tab. Whatever suits the strengths of the student. My lessons are aimed to meet the goals of each student and range from simple to advanced. My objective is to get the student where they want to be and to be able to play what they want to play. My musical preferences are Classical, Baroque, Celtic, Jazz, Ambient, and Experimental.